Platinum prices were in the doldrums during the day, with a strong holiday atmosphere and relatively sluggish spot trading. [SMM Daily Review]

Platinum Prices Hold Up Well, Spot Discounts Narrow with Thin Trading [SMM Daily Review]

Imported copper cargoes arriving at Shanghai ports led to a significant inventory buildup, and the SHFE copper market continued to be sluggish. [SMM Shanghai Spot Copper]

With the Chinese New Year holiday approaching, overall market trading was sluggish [SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review].

Downstream buyers have largely completed restocking, but suppliers are still holding prices firm for shipments. [SMM South China Spot Copper]